Markneukirchen, Germany (March 6, 2017) -- The 2017 Winter NAMM Show took place in Anaheim / California / USA from January 19 to 22. We are pleased to introduce our new Framus guitar models The Blank and Television, both available as Masterbuilt Custom Shop and Teambuilt Pro Series instruments.
Framus Masterbuilt The Blank T
Both models feature a T-style control plate. The Blank T is also equipped with a T-style bridge / string mount and two Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound T-Style single-coil pickups. The Framus Masterbuilt Blank T also features a Flamed Maple Neck and a Flamed Maple Fingerboard with dots inlays.
Specifications Framus Masterbuilt The Blank T
- Strings: 6 string
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber
- Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees
- Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq low friction nut
- Neck Wood: Flamed Maple
- Neck Shape: Standard
- Fingerboard Wood: Flamed Maple
- Fingerboard Inlays: Dots
- Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fret quantity material and size: 22 Extra High Jumbo Nickelsilver Frets (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm), rounded edges
- Frets: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5mm
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23mm
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm
- Body Shape: Flat top and back
- Body: 2pcs Red Alder
- Neck Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound STR-3
- Bridge Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound STL-3
- Electronics: passive MEC
- Rear E-Compartment Cover: none
- Pot layout: Volume / Tone
- Switch: 3-way switch
- Function of switch: selecting pickups
- Control Knobs: Domespeeds
- Pickguard: None
- Bridge System: Framus T-style bridge
- Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks
- Hardware color: Chrome, black or gold hardware
- String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"
- Available from March 2017
Specifications Framus Masterbuilt The Blank H
- Strings: 6 string
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber
- Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees
- Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq low friction nut
- Neck Wood: Flamed Maple
- Neck Shape: Standard
- Fingerboard Wood: Tigerstripe Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez
- Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fret quantity material and size: 22 Extra High Jumbo Nickel-silver Frets (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm), rounded edges
- Fretwork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm
- Body Shape: Flat top and back
- Body: 2pcs Red Alder
- Neck Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1
- Bridge Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-4
- Electronics: passive MEC
- E-Compartment Cover: None
- Pot layout: Volume / Tone
- Switch: 3-way switch
- Function of switch: selecting pickups
- Control Knobs: Domespeeds
- Pickguard: None
- Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-Matic
- Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks
- Hardware color: Chrome, black or gold hardware
- String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"
- Available from March 2017
Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker
The brand-new Framus thinline hollow-body model Television is based on a vintage Framus guitar. The model Television Humbucker is equipped with Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Stop Tailpiece and two Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucking Pickups. The Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker also features a mahogany neck with Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Framus Custom trapezoidal inlays.
Specifications Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker
- Strings: 6 string
- Construction: Set neck
- Available in both Left and Right-hand versions
- Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber
- Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees
- Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs
- Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq low friction nut
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Standard
- Fingerboard Wood: Tigerstripe Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez
- Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 22 jumbo frets, (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)
- Fretwork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- Neck Width at 12st Fret: 52.8mm
- Body Shape: Carved top and back
- Middlepart of Body: Mahogany
- Top wood: AAAA Flamed Maple Top and back
- Binding: 1.5mm Creme + 0.5mm Black Binding on top and back
- Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucker Neck
- Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucker Bridge
- Electronics: passive MEC
- E-Compartment Cover: None
- Pot layout: Volume / Tone P/P
- Switch: 3 way Toggle switch
- Function of switch: selecting pickups
- Control Knobs: Framus Vintage Knobs
- Pickguard: None
- Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-Matic
- Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks
- Hardware color: Chrome
- String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Included accessories: Framus "User Kit"
- Packing: Handmade Genuine Leather Bag by Rockbag (RB 20213 B F)
- Available from March 2017
Framus Masterbuilt Television P90
The brand-new Framus thinline hollow-body model Television is based on a vintage Framus guitar. The Model Television P90 is equipped with Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Stop Tailpiece and two Seymour Duncan P90 pickups. The Framus Masterbuilt Television P90 also features a mahogany neck with Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Framus Custom Trapez inlays.
Specifications Framus Masterbuilt Television P90
- Strings: 6 string
- Construction: Set neck
- Available in both Left and Right-handed versions
- Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber
- Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees
- Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs
- Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq low friction nut
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Standard
- Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez
- Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 22 jumbo frets, (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)
- Fretswork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm
- Body Shape: Carved top and back
- Mid-Body: Mahogany
- Top wood: AAAA Flamed Maple Top and back
- Binding: 1.5mm Creme + 0,5mm Black Binding on top and back
- Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan P90 RW / RP
- Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan P90
- Electronics: passive MEC
- E-Compartment Cover: None
- Pot layout: Volume / Tone P/P
- Switch: 3 way Toggle switch
- Function of switch: selecting pickups
- Control Knobs: Framus Vintage Knobs
- Pickguard: None
- Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-Matic
- Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks
- Hardware color: Chrome
- String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Included accessories: Framus "User Kit"
- Packing: Handmade Genuine Leather Bag by Rockbag (RB 20213 B F)
- Available from March 2017
2. Framus Teambuilt Pro Series – Made in Germany
- The Blank T
- The Blank H
- Television Humbucker
- Television P90
- Panthera II Supreme
In contrast to the Masterbuilt instruments listed above, the following specifications apply to the Framus Teambuilt novelties:
- Framus Teambuilt Pro Series The Blank T: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays
- Framus Teambuilt Pro Series The Blank H: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays
- Framus Teambuilt Pro Series Television Humbucker: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard
- Framus Teambuilt Pro Series Television P90: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays
The further equipment details correspond to the Masterbuilt instruments described above. Available each from March 2017.
For international pricing please contact your local distributor or dealer.
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The Martin D-11E Rock the Vote acoustic-electric guitar is a special edition instrument crafted to inspire people to participate in our democracy. This collaboration between Martin Guitar, David Crosby’s estate, Rock the Vote, and artist Robert Goetzl tells a powerful story. “David was a patriot,” says Executive Chairman Chris Martin IV. “He believed deeply in this great experiment of ours, and his passion for voting is something we wanted to honor and continue.”
The vision for the original D-16E Rock the Vote guitar launched back in 2020 was born from a conversation between Chris and David Crosby, partnering with Rock the Vote to encourage people to register and participate in federal, state, and local elections. That conversation led to blending Robert’s compelling artwork with Martin's renowned craftsmanship. Robert shares, “David threw out this quote, that ‘democracy works if you work it,’ and that became a guiding theme for the artwork.”
A reissue of that original guitar, the all-new D-11E Rock the Vote model includes new features like an LR Baggs M80 soundhole pickup paired exclusively with Luxe by Martin® Kovar™ strings. Kovar is a unique alloy of two ferromagnetic metals, nickel, and cobalt, not found in conventional phosphor bronze strings. When paired with the adjustable M80 humbucking coil, these strings are guaranteed to deliver an exceptional acoustic-electric experience. It’s the ideal pairing for players seeking warm, authentic, amplified tones in any performance setting.
The D-11E Rock the Vote acoustic-electric is crafted with premium materials, including American sycamore satin back and sides and a spruce gloss top showcasing Robert’s custom artwork. Its Dreadnought size and unique 000 depth offer players a powerful, projective sound with strong bass and a comfortable feel. It also features a satin select hardwood neck, ebony bridge and fingerboard, silver binding, and includes a softshell case made of hemp.
This guitar not only commemorates David Crosby’s legacy, but through this collaboration, Martin Guitar is proud to support Rock the Vote with a $5,000 donation. Rock the Vote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to building the political power of young people, and over the past 30 years it has helped register over 14 million voters. According to the organization, “In 2024, Millennials and Generation Z will comprise 44% of American voters. Young voters are new voters and as new voters they face unique obstacles to voting... Our efforts focus on research-driven programs and innovative solutions to right the system and ensure each youth generation is represented in our democracy.”
"We are thrilled to partner with Martin Guitar to harness the power of music in inspiring young musicians and their fans to engage in our democracy," said Carolyn DeWitt, President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote. "Music has always been a catalyst for change, uplifting critical issues and driving people to action. As we face the defining challenges of 2024, it's essential that young voices are heard and their passion is transformed into meaningful participation at the polls," adds Carolyn DeWitt, President & Executive Director of Rock The Vote.
With only 47 of these guitars made, honoring the election of the 47th U.S. president, each one represents a commitment to encouraging civic participation through the universal language of music. “I believe it’s our responsibility as citizens to participate in our democracy,” says Chris.
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